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MARCKSTEIN, JOHN JOSEPH Jack Marckstein, San Antonio, Texas and Albuquerque. John Joseph (Jack) Marckstein passed on Friday, April 4, 2014 at his home in San Antonio, Texas. He battled cancer for seven months. Jack is survived by his wife Janis Porter Marckstein; his son and grandson John and Joseph Marckstein; daughter Jeannine Marckstein; daughter and son-in-law Michelle and John Campbell; and step children Beth and Will Porter. Jack is also survived by eight nieces and nephews in Pennsylvania and Minnesota. Born in Red Bank, New Jersey in 1930, Jack moved his family to Albuquerque in 1963 to begin work as the general manager of Four Hills Country Club. He lived in the city for several decades, active as a UNM Lobo booster and was well known for his support of Albuquerque youth; sponsoring Young Life gatherings and mentoring local teenagers. An active member in both the Club Managers Association of America and the International Food and Wine Society, Jack enjoyed a notable career in country club management and consulting. He developed his passion for food and wine through continuing education, which included hosting multiple tours in European and California wineries. Jack continued to support youth during his retired years as a volunteer in the San Antonio Children's Reading Program. The family will host a celebration of Jack's life on Sunday, May 25, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. at Michelle and John Campbell's home; 1901 Avenida Alturas NE in Albuquerque. Friends are invited to attend: Mail will be received at PO Box 3488, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87190.
        Published on: Sun April 20, 2014